Day 3: EDINBURGH - Thursday, May 24th

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This morning we awoke more rested and ready to go. We walked toward the Royal Mile,stopping for a full Scottish breakfast, including a small serving of haggis. 

Thus fortified, we headed to the National Museum of Scotland. We saw lots of historical artifacts, including some of the Lewis chess pieces which Jane likes a lot. Jerry enjoyed seeing the exhibit listing all the kings of Scotland, including several Malcolms.
National Museum of Scotland
The Lewis chess pieces date to the 12th century. They were found in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis.

Part of the list of Scottish Kings
After the museum we walked to the tourist information office and got the info and tickets we will need tomorrow to visit the castle and travel to St. Andrews. 
Then we hiked back uphill to the Royal Mile and a visit to St. Giles Cathedral.


St. Giles' Cathedral dates to the 12th century, but the magnificent current building was begun in the 19th century. It is known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh. 
St. Columba's Free Church was a pleasant stop. We were invited to sit in on part of a meeting in progress discussing outreach to the community, which is central to this reformed congregation's mission.
We finished our day with some yummy pub grub at a historic spot on Grassmarket, after a stroll down picturesque 19th century Victoria Street in Old Town.

Parts of the White Hart Inn date to 1516, and it was frequented by 18th century Scottish poet Robert Burns and a pair of notorious 19th century murderers, Burke & Hare.

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  1. AngieSampleMay 26, 2018 at 10:08 AM

    Love seeing the architecture and especially the bagpiper in his kilt. Bet you two are having the time of your lives!

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